Graham Norwood
Editor of LLT and LAT since January...
We all know that first-time buyers have had a tough time...
There was a long-awaited return to the House of Commons this...
Last weekend a story by The Sunday Times’ Deputy Political Editor...
Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and...
The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and...
It’s tempting to think that Michael Gove’s proposed clampdown on Airbnb-style...
Councils across England could make an additional £540m a year in...
The vast majority of negligence claims against conveyancers are for relatively...
Agent websites have become more crucial than ever in attracting new...
When almost all agents and developers use the tried and tested formula...
From the uptick in house sales in January to a house price...
Happy birthday to us….and all members of the The ValPal Network! We...
One of the nice things about this time of year is that slowly, ever so slowly, we begin to emerge from...
Happy New Year, to you all. Now that we’re all back in harness and Christmas feels like a long-distant memory, I...
As we get ever closer to 2023, this final Natter of the year is dedicated to the five biggest property moments of...
The latest measures for property the Chancellor included in his Autumn Statement may not have been dramatic, but has it given...
Estate agents have the challenging job of creating relationships and trust with their customers, who will make crucial life decisions such...
You are aware of the business benefits of digital transformation. You understand the need for your estate agency to leverage technology to...
As economic signs increasingly point to a contraction in the property market, competition for new business will inevitably heat up. But...
Over the last few months, The Letting Partnership has seen an increase in calls from agents who are struggling to open...
If recent headlines are anything to go by, estate agents and the wider property industry are not just feeling the heavy...
Digital transformation is not a new concept. It has been around for many years in various forms and across multiple industries,...
In a recent McKinsey poll* 85 per cent of people said that fear of criticism, fear of uncertainty and fear of...
It’s tempting to think that Michael Gove’s proposed clampdown on Airbnb-style short lets is a uniquely British form of small-mindedness, part...
If you want to hear of a tale for our industry’s times - featuring housing shortages, planning disputes, rampant inflation and...
It’s time to abolish what is colloquially called Landlord Licensing. If you’re a casual reader and perhaps not in our industry, a...
When is a landlord a business, and when is (s)he not a business? I’m not referring to landlords who have gone down...
Back in 2013 the posh head of PR of a posh estate agency took me to a London restaurant (yes, posh)...
Sir Simon Clarke’s call for Rishi Sunak to be ousted from Downing Street may well express what many of his MP...
Like so many I’ve been infuriated by the injustice meted out to sub-postmasters and postmistresses over many years. I was aware of...
Some top tips for saving for a deposit If you’re a first-time buyer - or even if you’re taking the next step...
As we move closer to the end of the year, we invariably begin to think of what 2023 will bring, how...
With UK interest rates on the rise, following the mini-Budget announcement (now since almost entirely reversed), and several lenders pulling mortgage...
The world of PR can feel like a crowded marketplace, where shouting your message the loudest doesn't guarantee anyone hears it....
The ripple effect of a property sale that falls through is, without exception, one of the most frustrating and disappointing events...
The best news for the property sector to come from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget statement came not from any fiscal...
Being owned by Google, YouTube is the world’s 2nd largest search engine, you can find all the logical reasons online, just...
The For Sale board is one of the oldest marketing tools available to agents, but it is still considered one of...
In tougher times – as is the case now, post-Covid, post-Brexit, cost-of-living crisis, war in Ukraine, etc – reputation and consumer...
Many experts are predicting that house price growth will slow for the remainder of the year as the cost of living...
Property events and functions are now back in full swing, with 2022 likely to be the first ‘normal’ year for this...
Most letting agents are already carrying out inspections for check-in and check-out reports (hopefully). Some are going further and conducting interim...
Inventory clerks and letting agency staff have been warned to put safety first when lone working or entering tenants’ properties for...
A report earlier this month warned that conveyancing firms should stress test their businesses for a sharp decline in work volumes. These businesses...
If early indications are to be believed. Yes! 2022 was the year that offered so much at the start and then hit...
Readers of a certain age may remember 1983. The Space Shuttle Challenger made its first flight, Neil Kinnock was elected Labour leader,...
Usually, I enter January with a spring in my step - optimistic about what the future holds. Two years ago, after the...
Over the later part of 2022, we have experienced unprecedented economic and political turmoil, which will remain as we head into...
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Jake Gann...
Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director...
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Graham Paterson. If I had a...
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? My name is Mark Bevan...
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Adam Pigott, CEO of OpenBrix What...
Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself and how you got into the...
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am Chris Brown,...
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Heather Staff and it...
At last, a specialist conveyancing firm run by ex-estate agents for agents and their clients. We’ll take practical views...
About us Sava provides education, technology services and professional services to help look after the UK’s housing stock. There are...
Overview Lets face it, the property sector is a competitive market and its only getting tougher! That's why at Kremer Signs...
Coadjute is a digital network connecting the software used by all parties in a property transaction, enabling you to...
You do the deals, we’ll do the verification From simple ID checks to full KYC and AML verification, forward-thinking...
Here at Niche Mortgages Info, we are here to help everyone who is looking to secure the best deal...
PropCert is a national property certificates company offering EPCs, EICRs, Gas Safety Checks plus more through their network of...
Goodlord exists to streamline the lettings process for agents, landlords and tenants. Want to join us? ...
Alto is rolling out free Property Valuation Reports for agents. The tool can be accessed directly from...
Just as the Nationwide showed the impact of rising mortgage costs on house prices, so another...
The head of a lettings agency in Kent says it would be a “practical solution” for...
Student accommodation listings service StuRents has added three new hires as it expands. Chris Glen is the...
A former leader of the Liberal Democrats has introduced a Private Members Bill into Parliament, in...
Average UK house prices fell by 0.4% in April, taking the annual rate of house price...
According to Savills latest Resilient Cities Index, Bristol has moved up the global rankings placing 54th...
The latest market insight from London's Foxtons lettings agency has revealed that so far this year,...
I think we can all agree that the National Trading Standards...
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving property industry, it’s essential that forward-thinking...
As a signage company we know we have a serious responsibility...
As electric vehicles increasingly populate our roads and the necessity for...
As domestic battery storage systems become increasingly prevalent in UK homes,...
From the uptick in house sales in January to a house price...
It’s no secret – 2023 is a difficult year for the...
Changes to consumer behaviour usually arrive in waves. Most of the...
At iamproperty we are excited to share the announcement of our...
Estate agency has changed. No longer is it required to sit in...
The Government’s mini budget on September 23 was anything but ‘mini’...
The benefits for letting agents to outsource their client accounting is...
Graham Norwood
Editor of LLT and LAT since January...